Karen Paiyo

Time is of the essence -- and no one seems to have enough of it. But before people can begin to manage time and gain control of their lives, they need to understand why they got out of control in the first place. The Unofficial Guide to Managing Time covers every aspect of life -- not just the nine-to-five grind -- with inside tips on setting priorities and goals, scheduling that works (without wasting additional time!), organizing, delegating, and initiating rather than reacting in personal, business, creative, academic, and family spheres.

Readers learn to
* Ask for help -- and let go once tasks have been delegated
* Make best use of tools that help beat the clock, from calendars to computers to the telephone and more
* Maintain good time management habits by using relaxation and exercise
* Adapt timely skills for individual lifestyles -- parents (new, used, and single), fast-track career people, students, and creative souls.

About the Author:
Dawn Reno is the author of thirteen books and over 600 articles. An experienced time manager, she was a single mom working three jobs while earning her Associate's degree, worked two jobs while earning her BA (maintaining a 4.0 GPA), and worked as an adjunct professor at three colleges while earning her Master's! She lives in Lake City, Florida.

Table of Contents:
The Unofficial Guide Reader's Bill of Rights.

The Unofficial Guide Panel of Experts.

Introduction.

I. So You're Having Problems Managing Your Time.

1. Why Don't You Have Enough Hours in the Day?

2. Getting to the Perfect Schedule.

3. Matching Your Time-Management Needs to Your Wants.

II. The Real World: Time Management Pays.

4. How Much Is Your Time Worth?

5. Trying to Handle Everything at Once.

III. Goals and How to Meet Them On Time.

6. Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly, Lifetime Goals.

7. Goals.

IV. Getting More Done In Less Time.

8. Handling Procrastination--the Devil and the Burnout.

9. Interruptions.

10. Asking for Help Doesn't Weaken You.

V. Types of Lifestyles and Their Needs.

11. Parents--New, Used, and Single.

12. The Career Person.

13. The Student.

14. Time for the Creative Person.

VI. Organize Your Work/Home Space and Yourself.

15. The Paper Blizzard.

16. The Handy Tools That Really Help Beat the Clock.

17. The "Thinking" Tools You Need to Save Time.

18. Your Workspace.

A. Time-Management Seminar Guide.

B. Glossary.

C. Resource Guide.

D. Recommended Reading List.

Index.